brunch

noun

: a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch

Examples of brunch in a Sentence

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If your earrings don’t challenge your neck muscles or turn heads at brunch, keep going. Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025 The winner was revealed yesterday at a Beta Film brunch, as the Series Mania forum kicks off in Lille. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025 The most expensive option — Platinum — includes a 900-square-foot booth, tickets to a brunch hosted by First Lady Melania Trump and 150 tickets to the event (100 general admission + 50 VIP). Mike Allen, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025 It’s not really suited for the office or brunch, but perfect for a pool day or a rooftop hangout. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brunch

Word History

Etymology

breakfast + lunch

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brunch was in 1895

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“Brunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brunch. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

brunch

noun
: a late breakfast, an early lunch, or a combination of the two
Etymology

breakfast and lunch

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